Dr. Phil

Feuding Exes: Children Caught in the Crossfire (12x47)

Air date: Nov 13, 2013

Since their divorce in 2007, Doug and Beverly have been making serious accusations against each other, including drug use, abuse and parental alienation — and they admit their 15-year-old son and 9-year-old daughter are stuck in the middle of the turmoil. Beverly says Doug is a narcissistic “master manipulator” who has turned their children against her and even accused her of abusing them -- a claim she adamantly denies. She says her kids, whom she sees about once a month, think she’s “The Devil” — and haven’t hugged her in four years. Are they being forced to choose sides? Doug and his fiancée, Tanya — who lives with him and the children — claim that Beverly alienates herself from the kids and even skips visits with them. After reading messages to Beverly, written by the children, Dr. Phil issues a reality check. Will it make an impact? Then, Beverly claims Doug played games during their bitter custody battle by forging a suicide note on her behalf and presenting it to the court. She also says he faked a heart attack and told their children she was the cause. How does he answer to the accusations? Can these exes stop pointing the finger and come together for the sake of their children? Plus, hear from Doug’s mother, Trisha. Why has she sided with Beverly instead of her son?